The 27-year-old actress chatted about her future in films, cooking and things on her own bucket list. Check it:

On looking to the future: “I’m ready for audiences to see me like this. I’ve acted for so long now, and there’s so much more I want to do. I’m all about pushing myself and taking myself out of my comfort zone. High School Musical was a life-changing experience and I’m so proud to have been a part of this big, positive thing that inspired a lot of people.”

On her family ties: “My parents didn’t really like the whole acting thing at first. Growing up, it really was more of a privilege to go on auditions. It was something that I always wanted, but the deal was that I ha to do well in school, and then I could go audition.”

On her bucket list: “There’s plenty of things I still want to accomplish professionally. But I also want to do other things like go shark diving!”

Ashley is also pictured with boyfriend Christopher French heading to lunch at Fresh Corn Grill on Thursday afternoon (April 18) in West Hollywood, Calif.

she is so cute, but this pic is a little weird. please just jared you have to continue write about her because i love her.

Georgia

Pretty but this doesn’t even look like Ashley.

Warren

Not such a good look for her.

kate

she really isnt pretty is sure my goodness lol

Toots

When I saw this pic I thought it was Kesha. Not a good look.

scarjo

Nothing against her because she’s just another person trying to stay relevant in a cutthroat industry but she just comes off as completely mediocre. Mediocre actress, mediocre singer, and kind of mediocre looking. Her best bet is to stick to comedy and television roles.

liam

I thought this was a Rue Paul contestant when I first saw it.

Tiffany

She looks awesome. I hope we get to see more of her in film and TV soon.